Despite the Fact That Normative and Informational Conformity Pressures Often

question 47

Multiple Choice

Despite the fact that normative and informational conformity pressures often convince dissenting jurors to adopt the majority point of view,unanimous verdicts are desirable because this requirement encourages jurors to

• A) discuss their original biases.
• B) deliberate for the least amount of time possible.
• C) convict on the more serious offense.
• D) consider the evidence more carefully.
• E) reach a speedy and accurate verdict.

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Definitions:

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years old begin to engage in symbolic play and have difficulty understanding other viewpoints.

Sensorimotor

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants learn about the world through their movements and sensory impressions.

Concrete Operations

A stage in child development, as per Piaget's theory, where logical thinking develops but is limited to tangible and concrete situations.

Formal Operations

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.